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For The Love Of Rugby

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Rugby
Six Nations
England
Rugby World Cup
England Rugby
Investec Champions Cup
South Africa
Australia
Wales
British and Irish Lions
New Zealand
Ireland
Lions
France
Scotland
Leicester Tigers
Northampton Saints
Premiership Rugby
Bordeaux
Argentina

England's most capped men love rugby. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the biggest games and chat to the biggest names in their favourite sport. They spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British & Irish Lions and now podcast together every Monday and Thursday.

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Legendary former Wales and British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio for an honest insight into his illustrious career and relationship with the media.

Was he really offered the role... more

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International rugby is back, baby!

The Nations Championship is up and running and England responded to intense media criticism with a scintillating attacking performance to defeat Australia.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Wallabies great Mat... more

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The Nations Championship is BACK and so are Ben Youngs and Dan Cole!

In the first instalment of a jam-packed November that will be full of content from your favourite rugby duo, there’s plenty to talk about ahead of round one’s action.

It’s a huge ... more

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International rugby returns this weekend and Ben Youngs has called in the cavalry ahead of the Nations Championship, with Springbok legend Steven Kitshoff and New Zealand broadcaster Ross Kyle joining the show.

With each host flying the flag for the... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Giteau
Former Wallabies international and rugby union center
Wallabies
Episode: England's Attack Clicks & All Blacks Silence Scotland | Nations Championship Review
Steven Kitshoff
Springbok legend and Rugby World Cup winner
For The Love Of Rugby South Africa
Episode: Nations Championship: Why Northern Hemisphere Beats Southern Hemisphere
Ross Kyle
New Zealand broadcaster
Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Episode: Nations Championship: Why Northern Hemisphere Beats Southern Hemisphere
David Algie
Marketing professional and creator of the Raeburn Shield.
Raeburn Shield
Episode: Raeburn Shield: One Fan's Quest To Reinvent Rugby
Joe Heyes
Rugby player who creates history content on Instagram and TikTok
Episode: The History of Rugby ft. Joe Heyes
Robbie Owen
Rugby reporter and creator associated with Squidge Rugby
Squidge Rugby
Episode: Double Down or Embrace Chaos? Steve Borthwick's England Squad Dilemma
Jack Conan
Leinster back rower, Ireland international
Leinster Rugby
Episode: Jack Conan: Leinster’s Final Curse & Springbok Rivalry
Jordan Larmour
Leinster back from Leinster
Leinster Rugby
Episode: Big Ben's Wild Celebrations | Champions Cup Special
Big Ben Tameifuna
Bordeaux prop and trophy holder
Bordeaux
Episode: Big Ben's Wild Celebrations | Champions Cup Special

Hosts

Ben Youngs
Former England international and Leicester Tigers scrum-half
Dan Cole
Former England international and Leicester Tigers prop

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Back Du Toit for world player of the year

    Best in the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheGoldenFamily
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Best game in town

    Generous, enthusiastic and knowledgeable chat for our rugby family - lots of fun without the fake controversy. Need a guest Scot though…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beevs
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Absolutely Class

    Great analysis and hilarious story telling from 2 of rugby’s iconic characters. It pains me as a welshman how funny entertaining I find these lads. Having read some reviews about the amounts of ads in the show… How do you expect these lads to create a financially sustainable show without adverts? and have you found the skip forward button? The incredible rugby insight and chemistry between Ben and Dan is first the couple seconds it takes to skip forward. Keep it up lads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jason O’Brien24
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Love Ben and Dan

    Best rugby pod going

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kateeeeeestevenz
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • My favourite rugby podcast

    Best in the biz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JSMB1997
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry, rugby knowledge, and balance of analysis with humor and stories.
A few listeners question the hosts' England analysis, especially Dan Cole's views on the team's form and coaching.
Interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from experienced players are a recurring highlight.
Some listeners say frequent adverts and sponsorships interrupt the conversation and reduce the sense of spontaneity.
Fans value detailed tactical discussion and timely reaction around major matches and rugby news.

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Talking Points

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Nations Championship: Why Northern Hemisphere Beats Southern Hemisphere
Q: What is the biggest shift Ross Kyle has seen from Dave Rennie compared with Scott Robertson?
Kyle points to greater transparency and clarity, alongside a balance between New Zealand's attacking instincts and the tactical kicking needed to control territory.
Nations Championship: Why Northern Hemisphere Beats Southern Hemisphere
Q: Will Rassie Erasmus see the Nations Championship fixtures as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup?
Steven Kitshoff says the format offers useful World Cup preparation, with South Africa able to test combinations while treating each match as a must-win final.
England's Attack Clicks & All Blacks Silence Scotland | Nations Championship Review
Q: What needs to change for Australia after the performance, especially in attack and the halfback pairing?
Giteau says Australia need more dominant carries and faster ruck ball so their halfbacks can control play. He identifies Carter Gordon as a preferred fly-half option if fit, and says the team must focus on small improvements.
England's Attack Clicks & All Blacks Silence Scotland | Nations Championship Review
Q: What do you see in Finn Smith and George Furbank and their ability to distribute and play?
Giteau says Smith attacks from different parts of the field, while England's playmakers and runners use width effectively; he also highlights Seb Atkinson's ability to distribute and help the team play wide.
The History of Rugby ft. Joe Heyes
Q: How did union and league actually split?
The split grew from amateur rules that left working-class players unable to afford missing shifts. Rugby league allowed compensation and adopted faster rules, while union maintained its amateur identity before later turning professional.

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What is For The Love Of Rugby about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Twice-weekly conversations about international and club rugby, led by former England and Leicester Tigers teammates Ben Youngs and Dan Cole. The pair review major matches, preview upcoming fixtures, debate team selection and tactics, and discuss the forces shaping the sport, from competition rules to rugby history and culture. Their playing experience gives the analysis a practical edge, while stories, quizzes and easygoing banter keep the discussions conversational. Guests range from current and former international players and coaches to rugby journalists, broadcasters and people involved in fan-led projects. Expect a strong focus on England, the Premiership and European competitions, alongside regular attention to the Six Nations, the So... more

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1. Matt Giteau
2. Steven Kitshoff
3. Ross Kyle
4. David Algie
5. Joe Heyes
6. Robbie Owen
7. Jack Conan
8. Jordan Larmour

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